Archive / Films / Meiklejohn Collection – Film 2

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B&W. 12:20min. Assam, India. 1932-1948. Film made by William Meiklejohn. A trip from Dimapur to Manipur. Tea gardens. Kohima: Naga dances. Bungalow (rest house) in Mhow (Mao); landscapes; street scenes. Boat races – large canoes racing in pairs. Naga dances. Raja of Manipur and British official party (possibly Sir Charles Cunningham and party?) reviewing the Naga dancers. ‘Rajah’s Procession’ with Rath. (film with captions)

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